TWDB - 26-82: Water Resources Engineer (Engineer II-V or Project Manager II-IV)

Current TWDB regional office employees are eligible for consideration

Licensed Engineering candidates external to TWDB will be eligible to receive a $5,000 recruitment bonus if selected

*Must meet agency in-office requirements*

*Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications***

Salary Ranges:

• Candidates with Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) License or Professional Engineer (P.E.) in another U.S. State

  • Engineer II or Project Manager III: $7,450.00/month - $7,600.00/month***
  • Engineer III or Project Manager III-S: $7,601.00/month - $8,000.00/month***
  • Engineer IV or Project Manager IV: $8,001.00/month - $8,400.00/month***
  • Engineer V: $8,401.00/month - $8,610.00/month***

• Candidates certified as an Engineer in Training (E.I.T) by the State of Texas

  • Project Manager II: $6,100.00/month - $6,400.00/month***
  • Project Manager III: $6,401.00/month - $7,000.00/month***
  • Project Manager IV: $7,001.00/month - $7,501.00/month***

TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD’S MISSION

Leading the state’s efforts in ensuring a secure water future for Texas.

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The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, and flexible work alternatives so you can have a work/life balance! For more information about these benefits and more visit:
http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/benefits.asp.

Please visit TWDB Career Page: http://www.twdb.texas.gov/jobs/ for more information.

MILITARY EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE

Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with an MOS or additional duties that fall in the fields of EA Engineering Aide, 32EX Civil Engineering, 62EX Developmental Engineer, or other related fields pertaining to the minimum experience requirements may meet the minimum qualifications for this position and are highly encouraged to apply.

Additional Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at
https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_EngineeringandDesign.pdf

** GENERAL DESCRIPTION**

The Flood Protection Planning Grant department in the Flood Planning division of the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is seeking highly motivated individuals to join the team who will have the opportunity to work with flood risk reduction efforts throughout Texas. This position will manage complex Flood Infrastructure Fund (FIF) Category 1 (CAT 1), Flood Management Evaluations (FME), and similar flood planning projects. The ideal candidate has knowledge of and experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, mapping, planning, design and construction of flood risk reduction projects. This person is experienced, and skilled in ensuring the grants are utilized appropriately to facilitate identification of flood risk and planning for appropriate flood risk reduction projects and that the work done by contractors meets requirements and the purpose of the funding program. Additionally, the ideal candidate should have experience with developing and managing contracts and contractors.

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) to advanced and/or managerial (senior-level) Engineering or Project Management work. Work involves technical analysis and engineering evaluation of watershed studies reports, managing grant contracts, schedules, budgets, change orders, and other required project and program documents for flood control planning projects funded by the TWDB. Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and oversee reviews conducted by engineering reviewers on the team. Ensures that TWDB financial assistance projects comply with Board rules and makes recommendations on eligibility for funding and project approval. Ensures that projects comply with engineering related program requirements. Represents TWDB at assigned meetings and engagements. Serves as an information source for team members and other staff and provides training for TWDB staff and applicants on TWDB engineering processes. Works under general to minimal supervision, with limited to considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Manager of the Flood Protection Planning Grant Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews applications for financial assistance and advises applicants on TWDB requirements according to the funding program.
• Serves as an advisor on engineering related matters and, as necessary, and oversees applicable reviews conducted by other Project Reviewers.
• Develops and manages grant and professional services contracts including assisting in developing scopes of work, budgets, and negotiating contract amendments.
• Develops relevant engineering information needed for Board consideration of funding requests and makes final recommendations on the feasibility of the proposed project/application.
• Coordinates with various federal and state agencies regarding projects and programs.
• Performs technical review and evaluation of engineering related documents; determines relevant deficiencies, options and recommendations to ensure compliance with TWDB rules and regulations.
• Monitors project schedules, budgets, and invoice costs and/or released costs to identify potential issues or delays.
• Serves as project manager, monitoring project schedules, budgets, and requirements, and reviewing eligibility and approving payment requests.
• Conducts on site observations to monitor the progress of the construction of TWDB-funded projects for compliance with TWDB rules and specifications.
• Assists owners with problem resolution, and ensures work is completed in accordance with approved contract document.
• Manages various aspects of projects, recommends course of action to reduce delays, and documents project files on significant actions.
• Provides information and assistance to appropriate TWDB staff and clients.
• Stays informed of changes to pertinent laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, and instructions and correctly applies them to assigned projects.
• Identifies and participates in TWDB agency and external job-related trainings.
• Provides support to additional flood planning teams due to temporary staffing conditions as assigned by the division director.
• Assists leadership and management in identifying process improvements and areas within the FPPG that need improvement or could be streamlined.
• Assists the Discipline Lead in reviewing and preparing procedures and guidelines and in conducting training as necessary.
• Promotes an environment that encourages teamwork, accountability, professional development, and improvement in performance.
• Conducts outreach efforts, including public speaking.
• Maintains current information in TWDB’s projects database (TxWise).
• May train and supervise the work of others.
• May participate in reviewing Regional Flood Plans, developing the State Flood Plan and related activities
• Maintains confidential and sensitive information.
• Ensures individual and team files (electronic and hard versions) are appropriately maintained and timely disposed of in accordance with the agency’s records retention procedures and schedule.
• Maintains required certifications and licenses and meets the continuing education needs and requirements of the position to include, attending mandatory training courses.
• May be required to operate a state or personal vehicle for business purposes.
• Performs other duties as assigned.